Rare map of Iceland

SAUZET, Henri de.

Islande.
Amsterdam, c. 1734. Coloured. 185 x 255mm.

Folding line in top margin.

This is a scarce edition of the reduced version of Mercator's map of Iceland, published in Henri Du Sauzet's edition of the Mercator/Cloppenburg atlas ( 1734). With mount Hekla in the midst of a fiery eruption, a cartouche surrounded by wildlife, sailing ships, whaling scenes and a fantastic furry sea monster at top right.

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Stock ID : 23691